Waffling Wolf Caught Scrubbing Content from Website
By: Loudoun County Dem
Published On: 10/12/2006 3:30:47 PM
Latest email from Judy Feder's campaign:
Congressman Frank Wolf is Removing References to President Bush from his Website; Almost All References to the President Removed
Sterling, VA GÇö In a desperate act of political opportunism, and in an apparent attempt to distance himself from the presidentGÇÖs unpopular Iraq Policy, Congressman Frank Wolf has removed references to President Bush from his website.
Congressman WolfGÇÖs website used to display a prominent banner and included language that stated GÇ£Congressman Frank Wolf fully supports President Bush and the war against terrorism,GÇ¥ the website now reads simply GÇ£Congressman Frank Wolf fully supports the war against terrorismGÇ¥ and the banner has mysteriously disappeared.
Until recently, Frank Wolf has been hiding behind loyalty to Bush and looking for political protection behind commissions that will not report until after the midterm elections. As recently as two days ago, Frank WolfGÇÖs website prominently displayed his support for the president. Now, we cannot be sure where Frank Wolf stands given that he is scrubbing language from his website. He appears to be gearing up for a Wolf Waffle.
GÇ£ItGÇÖs pretty amazing that a 26 year incumbent and his veteran campaign staff would get caught doing something so silly,GÇ¥ said Scott Arceneaux. GÇ£If he wants to flip-flop on Iraq, why not just come right on out and say it to the voters? Why the hush-hush removal of references to President Bush from the website? Seems to me that the Wolf campaign is trying to duck the issue and run from the CongressmanGÇÖs true record. The public deserves better than that, they deserve to know Frank WolfGÇÖs positions.GÇ¥
Compare this screenshot taken just days ago with the current page at http://www.wolfforco...
Comments
Lame duck? (Catzmaw - 10/12/2006 3:47:31 PM)
Is a lame duck the same as a crippled duck?
LOL We caught a GOP delegate candidate scrubbing last year (PM - 10/12/2006 4:04:27 PM)
Bush went; then his endorsement from the toxic Michael Farris; then his endorsement from Grover Norquist; by the end he had this barebones site.
Straws in the Wind? (Teddy - 10/12/2006 4:05:01 PM)
Or, in the gale force wind blowing across the land. Right here in the shadow of the Oval Orifice, I mean Office, at that. Just before the French Revolution, it was remarked that all those greedy sycophants who had profited so from their fawning association with the King stood therefore the closest to the throne, and when the throne fell, they would be the first to be crushed. Heh.
Thank Gore for the Internet! (Arturo - 10/12/2006 5:12:58 PM)
Earth to Mr. Wolf (vote-left - 10/12/2006 5:52:55 PM)
Mr. Wolf's web site states:
Preserving Social Security and Providing Prescription Drug Relief
Congressman Wolf is a strong supporter of protecting Social Security for retirees and ensuring that future generations will receive their benefits. Congressman Wolf also supports giving seniors a sound and modern Medicare system that includes affordable prescription drug coverage. With the costs of prescription drugs skyrocketing, Congressman Wolf voted for legislation that will protect older Americans from having to go without medication because they cannot afford it.
http://www.wolfforco...
Mr. Wolf calls allowing the drug companies to set drug prices without any negotiations "providing [...] relief."
It is because these 'skyrocketing' drug prices are set by the Frank Wolf backed corporations that Nancy Pelosi's "first 100 hours" after winning control of the House includes the following:
As in the first 100 hours the House meets after Democrats _ in her fondest wish _ win control in the Nov. 7 midterm elections and Pelosi takes the gavel as the first Madam Speaker in history.
Day One: Put new rules in place to "break the link between lobbyists and legislation."
Day Two: Enact all the recommendations made by the commission that investigated the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Time remaining until 100 hours: Raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour, maybe in one step. Cut the interest rate on student loans in half. Allow the government to negotiate directly with the pharmaceutical companies for lower drug prices for Medicare patients.
http://www.washingto...
Mr. Wolf voted to support the drug companies.
If Mr. Wolf thinks he 'provided relief' to his constituents, he must be on another planet.
this is getting some national attention (teacherken - 10/12/2006 7:36:23 PM)
Mark Kleiman blogged about it
here
Mark and I have known one another for more than 30 years, ahving overlapped at Haverford. He is widely known professor of public policy and a blogger who, although he does not get a huge number of hits, has a lot of links to him.
I cross posted this diary on dkos (Loudoun County Dem - 10/12/2006 10:14:50 PM)
Along with a link to teacherken's friend's site (which has a very interesting take on this).
http://www.dailykos....